Xi'an China-Europe Railway Express Trips Surpassed 6,000 in 2025

The China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an) operated 6,037 trains in 2025, a 21.1% year-on-year increase, maintaining its top ranking in China. The hub expanded its network with new routes to Budapest and Prague, while the Trans-Caspian route stabilized transit times to 11 days. This logistics growth has catalyzed local industries, with local cargo accounting for 56.9% of total value and Chanba International Port's trade volume exceeding 50 billion yuan. Additionally, major manufacturers like Geely Auto are leveraging the rail network to target nearly 100,000 vehicle exports by 2026.

The rapid growth of the China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an) highlights the deepening economic integration between inland China, Central Asia, and Europe, serving as a critical alternative logistics route amidst global maritime disruptions.

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